Need Help With Cash? Here Is How To Get The PRIHATIN Cash Handout!

In the aftermath of the economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin unveiled an economic stimulus package, Bantuan PRIHATIN Nasional, valued at RM250bil to minimise the worst effects of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Since then, the Ministry of Finance has enlightened us with more details on the BPN cash aid that would be distributed to eligible Malaysians. The main goal of this initiative is to help Malaysians from the B40 and M40 group with the economical impact. If you are one of many needing help, check the next link to find some of the best accounting services.

So, how do you qualify for this grant? Read on more to find out!

So, what is B40 & M40?

B40 is the base group which earns less than RM4,360 in monthly household income, while M40 is the middle class group which earns between RM4,361 and RM9,619.

Who can qualify for this PRIHATIN package?

There are 4 groups of people who can qualify for this cash aid:

1. Household income of RM 4,000 and below
2. Household income of RM 4,001 to RM 8,000
3. Single adults with income of RM 2,000 and below
4. Single adults with income of RM 2,001 to RM 4,000

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So, how do you apply for it?

If you have already successfully registered for Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) or the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), you do not need to make any further applications. The BPN cash aid will then be transferred to your registered bank account accordingly.

You can check your status at the following portals:

1. https://bsh.hasil.gov.my
2. http://www.hasil.gov.my

For eligible Malaysians that have not yet registered with BSH or LHDN, you can apply for the BPN cash aid at http://www.hasil.gov.my. The portal will be accepting new applications starting 1st April 2020.

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But, be wary! The Ministry feared that the public would be the victims of scammers that would take advantage of those who need assistance with the BPN application. If there are any enquiries, contact the Ministry of Finance at:

Ministry of Finance

(9am to 5pm, Sunday to Friday)

03-8882 9089

03-8882 9087

03-8882 9191

03-8882 4565

03-8882 4566

E-mail

bsh@treasury.gov.my

pre2020@treasury.gov.my

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